Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Life at the Shore

  • After the Storm

    Mother Nature definitely packed a punch for Mother’s Day weekend!

    We were able to drive around yesterday (see pictures on Twitter- @anndelaneybeach), and returned to our normal beach walking routine this morning.

    There was some beach erosion- with the ocean washing away the edges of  a few beach paths.  In contrast, other paths are now filled with new sand from the blowing winds.  Until repairs are made, those access paths may be limited.

    At Stone Harbor Point, the poles/string marking the protected habitat areas were damaged.  A huge sign was toppled and washed a few blocks south.  And the entry by the jetty, as well as several natural dunes along this vast area, were eroded by the churning waves of the inlet.

    The ever changing landscape of the beach!

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  • Stormy Weather!

    Stay dry while watching the ocean roar!

    Click HERE for our Tim Kerr Sotheby’s live Surf Cam 

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  • Preparing Your Vacation Rental For Guests

    Tis the season…

    Time for power washing, yard clean up, turning on the outside shower, and cleaning the gas grill.

    Rinse the outside trash/recycling receptacles.

    Check the condition of the porch/deck furniture.  Scrub the cushions.

    Clean ceiling fan blades and vents for the AC system.

    Inventory the kitchen, and objectively review the condition of items.  Toss all rusty cookie sheets and scratched pans!

    Wash the mattress pads and bed covers.  Replace pillows as needed.

    Add hangers in the bedroom closets.  Tenants also appreciate a small chair in the bedroom.

    Happy spring cleaning!

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  • Saturday Morning Views

    Colorful sunrise this morning!

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  • Seals on the Beach

    From late February until the end of April, we are on the look out for seals resting on the beach.

    We are lucky enough to see 1 or 2 each year!

    It was cold and windy this morning, and I was tempted to pass on our regular beach walk.  Thankfully, we bundled up and headed out.

    This seal was one of the smallest we have ever seen.  And from a distance, it looked like a piece of driftwood or jetty rock.

    A volunteer from The Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine was on hand to mark the area (the pup was snoozing in a tire rut) and told us the seal arrived late Saturday and would likely return to the ocean today.

    Pictures from a safe distance (zooming in with my phone) so we didn’t disturb the seal’s nap!

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  • Early Morning Solitude

    The sunrise, a few feathered friends, and this morning, a large pod of dolphins!

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  • Signs of Spring

    A few stalks of green dune grass are starting to appear.  Warmer days ahead!

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  • Beachwalking = Realestating 😉

    Beautiful views in all directions!

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  • Time to Upgrade

    When we built our current home 17 years ago, flat screen TVs were new technology…and cost a fortune!

    Because I’m frugal, I could not justify updating our sets even as Smart TVs and voice remotes became the norm.

    Earlier this month, Private Eyes/Cooltronics returned to our house to finally replace what they installed in 2005!  They hauled away 2 HEAVY flat screens and 2 old console sets (I’m frugal, remember?)

    With our new set up, we can catch up with the rest of the world on Netflix shows and movies.  I now understand “binge watching”  as we power through the past seasons of Ozark!

  • Happy Spring!

    An abundance of flowers and birds!

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